Venue
Congress venue
The congress will be held at De Doelen Congress Centre, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The venue is located nearby Rotterdam Central Railway Station in the city center of Rotterdam, surrounded by many shops and restaurants.
More information about the venue: Website De Doelen
Address
De Doelen Congress Centre (Willem Burger Complex)
Kruisplein 40
3012 CC Rotterdam
Phone: +31 (0)10 217 17 00
Route description
De Doelen is situated at 5 minutes walking distance from the Rotterdam Central Station.
De Venue can also be easily reached by car. Please download here the route description.
Route description De Doelen
* Map of Rotterdam (inluding the hotels and venues)
Transportation
From Schiphol Airport Amsterdam to Rotterdam Central Station
Schiphol Airport Amsterdam, with connections to all European countries, has a direct train connection to Rotterdam Central Railway Station (every half hour). The travelling time is approximately 45 minutes.
Please follow the instructions on the display of the yellow vending machines in Departure hall 2 for the purchase of tickets. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via internet.
For more info and time schedules: Train information
From Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam Central Station
Rotterdam Airport, with connections to the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and Turkey, has a bus connection (Bus 33), which takes you to Rotterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes.
Website Rotterdam airport
By taxi to the venue
A transfer from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam De Doelen costs about € 125. A transfer from Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam Central Station costs about € 20. Website Rotterdam Taxi (Dutch website)
General information
The Netherlands in brief
Area: 35.000 sq. km
Population: 16,5 million
Capital city of the Netherlands: Amsterdam (756.347 citizens)
Official language: Dutch
Rotterdam - your host city
Population 600.000 citizens, 100 km from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 7 km from Rotterdam Airport.
Rotterdam is one of the largest ports in the world, the industrial heart of the Netherlands, and the economic, social and cultural center of the Rijnmond (‘Rhine Estuary’) region. In addition, Rotterdam is a city of modern architecture, cultural events, leisure and recreation. More than one million people from 162 countries live in the Rotterdam region. Rotterdam was founded in the mid 13th century and received municipal rights in 1340. Over the centuries Rotterdam grew from a fishing village into an international center of trade, transport, industry and distribution.
For more information, please visit the website of Tourists Office Rotterdam. Or visit the Tourist Office of the Netherlands.
Travel and visa
Entry to the country is granted to all foreigners taking part in congresses organized in The Netherlands, regardless of their nationality. Delegates must, of course, meet the normal requirements, i.e. they must possess valid travel documents and sufficient means of support. Delegates requiring a visa for entry to The Netherlands are strongly advised to make their application in their home countries at least three months before the intended date of travel. Visa application procedures are easier when the acknowledgement of registration is included. Refunds cannot be made when visa applications are not granted.
Letter of invitation
Participants from some countries outside Europe will require a visa. Upon request the Congress office will send a letter of invitation (by postal mail) after receipt of the full payment of the registration fee. This invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the ISAM 2011 Congress Organizing Committee.
The Dutch Embassy accepts original letters only. Therefore the Congress office will NOT be able to send a letter of invitation by fax or e-mail. Please take this into consideration and send us your payment and request before 18 March 2011.
Liability and insurance
The organizers of the 18th Congress of International Society for Aerosols in Medicine nor the congress office accept any liability for personal injury, loss or damage of property belonging, or additional expenses incurred to congress participants either during the congress or as a result of delays, strikes or any other causes. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.
Climate
The Netherlands is located in a temperate weather region with moderate temperatures. In June, the average daily temperature is around 15° C (60° F) and some rain can be expected.
For more information about the weather expectations in Rotterdam: Weather forecast Rotterdam.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Euro (€). Most banks have ATM machines. Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Diners Club and American Express are the most useful credit cards.
Electricity
The current is 220 volts AC, with a continental round two-pin plug.
Emergency phone numbers
For emergencies dial 112.
Time zone
GMT+1
Opening hours
Banks: Most banks are open from Monday to Friday 09:00 till 17.00 hrs, and are closed on public holidays.
Shops: From 09:00 till 17:00 hrs on working days. On Saturdays from 10.00 till 17.00 hrs and on Sundays most shops in the city center are open from 12.00 till 17.00 hrs.
Both banks and shops are closed on Monday mornings from 09.00 till 13.00 hrs.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in De Doelen Congress Centre. Details will be provided upon registration on site.
Congress venue
The congress will be held at De Doelen Congress Centre, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The venue is located nearby Rotterdam Central Railway Station in the city center of Rotterdam, surrounded by many shops and restaurants.
More information about the venue: Website De Doelen
Address
De Doelen Congress Centre (Willem Burger Complex)
Kruisplein 40
3012 CC Rotterdam
Phone: +31 (0)10 217 17 00
Route description
De Doelen is situated at 5 minutes walking distance from the Rotterdam Central Station.
De Venue can also be easily reached by car. Please download here the route description.
Route description De Doelen
* Map of Rotterdam (inluding the hotels and venues)
Transportation
From Schiphol Airport Amsterdam to Rotterdam Central Station
Schiphol Airport Amsterdam, with connections to all European countries, has a direct train connection to Rotterdam Central Railway Station (every half hour). The travelling time is approximately 45 minutes.
Please follow the instructions on the display of the yellow vending machines in Departure hall 2 for the purchase of tickets. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via internet.
For more info and time schedules: Train information
From Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam Central Station
Rotterdam Airport, with connections to the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and Turkey, has a bus connection (Bus 33), which takes you to Rotterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes.
Website Rotterdam airport
By taxi to the venue
A transfer from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam De Doelen costs about € 125. A transfer from Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam Central Station costs about € 20. Website Rotterdam Taxi (Dutch website)
General information
The Netherlands in brief
Area: 35.000 sq. km
Population: 16,5 million
Capital city of the Netherlands: Amsterdam (756.347 citizens)
Official language: Dutch
Rotterdam - your host city
Population 600.000 citizens, 100 km from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 7 km from Rotterdam Airport.
Rotterdam is one of the largest ports in the world, the industrial heart of the Netherlands, and the economic, social and cultural center of the Rijnmond (‘Rhine Estuary’) region. In addition, Rotterdam is a city of modern architecture, cultural events, leisure and recreation. More than one million people from 162 countries live in the Rotterdam region. Rotterdam was founded in the mid 13th century and received municipal rights in 1340. Over the centuries Rotterdam grew from a fishing village into an international center of trade, transport, industry and distribution.
For more information, please visit the website of Tourists Office Rotterdam. Or visit the Tourist Office of the Netherlands.
Travel and visa
Entry to the country is granted to all foreigners taking part in congresses organized in The Netherlands, regardless of their nationality. Delegates must, of course, meet the normal requirements, i.e. they must possess valid travel documents and sufficient means of support. Delegates requiring a visa for entry to The Netherlands are strongly advised to make their application in their home countries at least three months before the intended date of travel. Visa application procedures are easier when the acknowledgement of registration is included. Refunds cannot be made when visa applications are not granted.
Letter of invitation
Participants from some countries outside Europe will require a visa. Upon request the Congress office will send a letter of invitation (by postal mail) after receipt of the full payment of the registration fee. This invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the ISAM 2011 Congress Organizing Committee.
The Dutch Embassy accepts original letters only. Therefore the Congress office will NOT be able to send a letter of invitation by fax or e-mail. Please take this into consideration and send us your payment and request before 18 March 2011.
Liability and insurance
The organizers of the 18th Congress of International Society for Aerosols in Medicine nor the congress office accept any liability for personal injury, loss or damage of property belonging, or additional expenses incurred to congress participants either during the congress or as a result of delays, strikes or any other causes. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.
Climate
The Netherlands is located in a temperate weather region with moderate temperatures. In June, the average daily temperature is around 15° C (60° F) and some rain can be expected.
For more information about the weather expectations in Rotterdam: Weather forecast Rotterdam.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Euro (€). Most banks have ATM machines. Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Diners Club and American Express are the most useful credit cards.
Electricity
The current is 220 volts AC, with a continental round two-pin plug.
Emergency phone numbers
For emergencies dial 112.
Time zone
GMT+1
Opening hours
Banks: Most banks are open from Monday to Friday 09:00 till 17.00 hrs, and are closed on public holidays.
Shops: From 09:00 till 17:00 hrs on working days. On Saturdays from 10.00 till 17.00 hrs and on Sundays most shops in the city center are open from 12.00 till 17.00 hrs.
Both banks and shops are closed on Monday mornings from 09.00 till 13.00 hrs.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in De Doelen Congress Centre. Details will be provided upon registration on site.
